2*8gb memory selection need help.

djb0646

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Decide to switch 8gb to 16gb memory, but not sure which memory will be good for this build.

It looks like the coolerMaster 212 need a lot of space and migh be a problem for high profile memory(current Corsair Vengeance)? In youtube 'Newegg TV: How To Build a Computer - Part 2 - The Build' it looks like it cooler almost touch the high profile memory even it is at the 2nd slot.

And also not sure if I should go 1866mhz or stay with 1600?


Thanks.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($228.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($192.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($178.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($398.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master V850 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($85.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($11.11 @ Amazon)
Total: $1660.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-25 18:10 EDT-0400)
 
Solution
These will clear=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231550
1866mhz or better for that board
You can always peel the heat spreaders off, if you have ones that won't clear.